Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bern Neighborhood of New Bern, NC from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Tate Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tate Commons

1025 Karen DrNew Bern, NC 28562
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Reserve at Glenburnie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Glenburnie

100 Gurten StNew Bern, NC 28562
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The Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

3025 Kinsington Park DrNew Bern, NC 28560
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Wessex Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wessex Square

1601 Hazel AveNew Bern, NC 28560
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300 S Front St
2 Bedroom Apartments

300 S Front St

300 S Front StNew Bern, NC 28560

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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown New Bern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Bern area of New Bern, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Bearfoot Landing Apartments priced from $995. Cooper's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bern apartments for rent in New Bern, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsBeautiful One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$995
Cooper's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Tryon Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,025
Colony VillageThe Magnolia2BR,1BA$1,099
Tate Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bern, NC

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bern area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Margret Court in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown New Bern apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Tate Commons starting at $1,140 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bern apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Margret Court3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.22
Tate Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
Cooper's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Osprey2BR,2BA$1.36
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Stewart Legacy SuitesA1BR,1BA$1.35
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsPremium Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.79
Colony VillageThe Willow2BR,1BA$1.52
Tryon Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown New Bern Neighborhood in New Bern, NC

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Bern Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Bern Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Bern Apartment is $995 at Bearfoot Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown New Bern Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Bern is starting from $1,000 at Cooper's Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown New Bern Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown New Bern Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tate Commons and starts from $1,140.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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